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I was away for three months, and a very kind gentleman who works in my building regularly kept an eye on my apartment while I was gone. He is Indian, middle-aged, and I had offered to pay him for his help beforehand, but he categorically refused.

Naturally, I would still like to thank him properly. Gratitude must occasionally be enforced against resistance 😉

I’m coming back from Europe and was thinking of bringing him some beautiful local tea and nice European sweets. I was also considering putting some cash in an envelope.

Is that a good idea? What would you give him? And if anyone here is familiar with Indian gift-giving etiquette: would cash in addition to a small gift be appropriate, or would that feel awkward?